amfAR has established a new funding
mechanism known as Investment Grants to bring scientists outside the field
of HIV/SIV to lend their experience and vision to curing HIV. Proposals
must include collaboration with a scientist having a record of publications in
the HIV field. Priority will be given to projects with the potential to improve
upon current HIV cure strategies or identify undescribed challenges.
ELIGIBILITY
Principal investigator:
• Must hold a doctoral-level degree
• Must hold a faculty-level position at a nonprofit
research institution
• Must have verifiable competencies outside the field of
HIV
• Must collaborate with an experienced HIV cure research
scientist
amfAR grants are made to nonprofit organizations worldwide.
Applicant investigators need not be U.S. citizens, and there are no
restrictions as to age, color, creed, gender, medical condition, handicap,
national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion,
marital status, or sexual orientation.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Funding to support
research by scientists outside the field of HIV that explores the potential for
HIV eradication.
Total Cost Maximum: $1,000,000
Performance Period: 4 years (January 1, 2016 – December 31,
2019)
LOI Deadline: August 13, 2015, 3:00 PM EDT
Request application portal credentials: no later than 3:00
PM, August 10, 2015 (click here for request form)
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